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Travel dispatches, restaurant reviews, chef interviews, cookbook deep dives, and the occasional detour into true crime and history.
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The Essential Tequila & Mezcal Companion: How to Select, Collect, & Savor Agave Spirits
Mezcal is a spirit shrouded in mystery, writes Tess Rose Lampert, in her book “The Essential Tequila & Mezcal Companion: How to Select, Collect, &…
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‘Holiday’ shines at The Goodman
By guest blogger Eloise Marie Valadez The latest play receiving accolades onstage at The Goodman in Chicago is “Holiday.” “Holiday,” an adaptation of Philip Barry’s…
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Tremendous America250 themed April Fireworks Event Planned for Louisville
One of the nation’s largest annual fireworks displays returns to Louisville on April 18, 2026, with the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Thunder Over Louisville. Themed “Thunder in the…
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Bourbon Classic Announces 2026 Cocktail & Culinary Challenge Winners
Bourbon Classic recently announced the winners of the 2026 Bourbon Classic Cocktail & Culinary Challenge, held Friday, February 27, at the Kentucky International Convention Center.…
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Joffrey Ballet presents exceptional works in ‘American Icons’
By Guest blogger Eloise Marie Valadez The Joffrey Ballet’s latest offering stars a mix of stunning works from legendary choreographers. “American Icons,” which continues to…
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JUST RELEASED: THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION® 2026 INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT INDUSTRY REPORT
Independent Restaurants Show Remarkable Resilience and Strategic Problem Solving as Industry Navigates Continued Rising Costs, Shifting Consumer Behavior, and Rapid Technological Change The James Beard Foundation® (JBF), in collaboration with Deloitte, announced…
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33 Iconic Old-School Steakhouses Across America Worth a Visit – AOL
33 Iconic Old-School Steakhouses Across America Worth a Visit – AOL https://share.google/rMzfSn4G9k7lHLP7Z
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Heart-Shaped Pizzas Turn Into Wishes in Scottsdale
As part of its February partnership with Make-A-Wish Arizona, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is hosting a hands-on pizza-making celebration for local wish children and their families.…
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‘The Outsiders’ is musical theater at its best
By Guest Blogger Eloise Marie Valadez The latest production to take the stage at Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago is a winner in every category.…
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Lyric Opera of Chicago offers riveting ‘Salome’
By guest blogger Eloise Marie Valadez Tragic circumstances, passion, and drama blend in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s “Salome.” “Salome,” inspired by the tragic biblical story…
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Dorie Greenspan Shares Recipes for Simple But Sensational Cakes in her Latest Cookbook “Dorie’s Anytime Cakes”
From beloved James Beard Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author Dorie Greenspan—a vibrantly illustrated collection of recipes for simple yet most memorable cakes in Dorie’s Anytime Cakes (HarperCollins…
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‘Stereophonic’ offers intense look at the art of making music
By Guest blogger Eloise Marie Valadez Those fascinated by the art of making and recording music may want to take a seat at CIBC Theatre…
